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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 198,049.32, 273,315.06 and 141,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 198,049.32, 273,315.06 and 141,595.56 is: 195,406.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    198,049.32 : 273,315.06 = 141,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    198,049.32/273,315.06 = 141,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    198,049.32x = 273,315.06 × 141,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    198,049.32x = 38,700,198,977.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,700,198,977.13/198,049.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195,406.88

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